Console Gaming New York

Game Night at Kofee

Hoping to establish a collective of open minded, fun individuals, hoping to make new friends, tame their competitive spirit, and most importantly have fun. We have a variety of games we can play including, Connect Four, Trouble, Chess, Checkers, Dominoes, Uno, (and for those of us with a naughty sense of humor) Card Against Humanity & Bad Choices. There will also be fun lively music, and an array of food options. The event is hosted at Kofee in the Bronx, a local but growing Cafe seeking spaces to build community. And host special unique events. The ONLY requirements to participate in this event is buy a drink, a pastry, or put $3 in the tip jar.

FINDING A BALANCE: a game design workshop with Eric Zimmerman

**Eric Zimmerman hosting a hands-on game design workshop at GUMBO!** **The workshop will be from 6:30 - 8:30PM with limited spots. We will host a larger reception afterwards (8:30 - 10:30PM). Feel free to bring your prototypes to playtest!** **If the event is full, join the waitlist and we will message you details for the reception. There is a small for this event that will go toward the reception.** **We are located in Suite 305. If the door downstairs is locked or the elevator doesn't work, please CALL our *new* state of the art landline phone (do not text) (718) 819-7754** *Workshop Details* As game designers we constantly build systems - to challenge players, to tell stories, to extend the life of our games. But we rarely get a chance to really focus on what it means to design and modify and balance a system in order to get a particular result. This hands-on, interactive workshop uses a simple tabletop game as the occasion to think deeply about how the same system might be balanced in different ways, how choice and chance interact in a system, and how the rules of systems can express their content. This workshop is relevant for a wide range of designers, artists, technologists - whether you are working in games, in another creative field, or you just want to better understand how games and designed systems work. Please come prepared to participate and collaborate. *About Eric Zimmerman* **Eric Zimmerman** is a veteran game designer who makes award-winning games on and off the computer. Along with Peter Lee, he was the co-founder of Gamelab, a New York City-based studio that created original games like Diner Dash and worked with companies like Lego to create dozens of online titles. He was a co-founder of the nonprofit The Institute of Play, which designed entire schools where the curriculum was based on play and games as the model for learning. Tabletop titles include Quantum (with FunForge) and The Metagame (with Local No.12). With architect Nathalie Pozzi, he has designed installations that have been shown in the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and other festivals and museums around the world. Eric is a professor at the NYU Game Center and his books include Rules of Play (with Katie Salen) a textbook and The Rules We Break. He is always ready to play.

TUESDAY Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club - BGNYC

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tuesday Tournament.. Go To BGNYC - Backgammon New York City https://www.meetup.com/backgammon-new-york-city-bgnyc/ and we have the Manhattan Games Center Meetup https://www.meetup.com/Manhattan-Games-Center/ On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks with wine, beer, tea, coffee and soft drinks will also be served. We will close around 11:00 pm. Backgammon Sign-in & boards on 12th Floor **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and BG+ Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. **RSVP** before Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry We look forward to seeing you. //\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\//\\// Free on-street parking starts at 7:00 pm on avenues. Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions.

Afternoon of Board Games @ Crowne Plaza, Saddle Brook

Tuesday Cavendish Bridge & Backgammon Club

Join us for a Night of Backgammon at our Tournament. Opening at 7:00pm & match play start at 7:30pm. RSVP before the event date by Sun. 11pm for a chance at Free Entry. On Tuesdays at Backgammon New York City we are back to serving light snacks, wine, beer, tea, and coffee. Backgammon Sign-in & Boards on the 12th floor. We will close around 11:00 pm. **All** Players must be fully **Vaccinated**. Evening session, refreshments and Tournament Prizes - **$30, cash only**. We do not accept credit cards. 1st & 2nd Place Prizes with More Prizes in the BG+ chouette & Consolation. Tournament format this week: 7 point matches in Main Bracket Then **Get** to **Choose** to **Play** in John **Barnett's** popular **BG+** **Chouette.** If you're not familiar with playing in a Chouette, this is a fun way to learn. OR Consolation Bracket for a 7 Point match **Both** With **Prizes** The Chouette's Last Game is 10:15pm - so it is a timed event Please bring your board if you have one (if you don't, we have a limited amount on hand). If you do not wish to play in either of the tournaments you are still welcome to join us for social play or chouettes with only a $20 fee. Please RSVP to this meetup if you’ll be attending so that we can plan accordingly. We also have a sister website https://www.meetup.com/manhattan-games-center/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize. Sign up at Both for 2 Chances for Dice Throw at the Free Entry. We look forward to seeing you. **RSVP** before the event date by Sun. 11:00pm for a chance to roll for a **FREE** Entry Send Email to BGNYCusa@gmail.com for Any Questions.

Game Night at The Oakley in Nutley

Weekly gathering for open play tabletop games Tuesday nights at The Oakley in Nutley. Open to all! Individual bar and menu tabs.

Sunday Night Board Games in Brooklyn

Join us on Sundays for board games at Squarrel Cafe (572 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, New York) right by the Barclay's Center off the Atlantic Avenue 2/3/4/5/B/D/N/Q/R stop. Large tables in a big space with a private overflow room available too. Bring a game or join in on one. A wide variety of games will be available - from lightweight and shorter games to heavy games with long play times. Hope to see you there! Comment and let us know what you'll be bringing or would like to play! To join a pre-organized game or plan your own game to play at this event, visit our discord channel: https://discord.gg/f3uqDJjEec The $8 event fee is paid to Squarrel Cafe for unlimited gaming for the evening. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Attendees are strongly encouraged to support our host, Squarrel Cafe, who are graciously extending their hours specifically for our meetup.

Game night: Bring your A game!

Join us for the second game night of the year - we'll be at [Alke Cafe ](https://www.instagram.com/alkecafe/related_profiles/), a Harlem cafe created with community in mind. Come and roll the dice, draw the cards, and make your move! **What to Expect:** * A fun selection of classic and new games * Social connections and laughter with fellow BE members * Food and drinks at very reasonable prices * Summer vibes and chill atmosphere **Please Note:** Each guest will be responsible for their own food and drink tab. [Menu at Alke](https://www.alkecafe.co/studio) **RSVPs:** The event will open for RSVPs on April 1st. Be sure to join us! -- About Black Everywhere® Black Everywhere is a global community bringing together Black professionals, creatives, couples and singles alike for brunches, mixers, hikes, wellness, and cultural outings. Whether you’re looking for connection, networking, or just fun, you’ll find it here.

Worldwide High Score League

## Join the World Wide HIgh Score League! Are you a competitive gamer looking to test your skills against the best players in the world? Join us at the Worldwide High Score League to meet fellow gamers who share your passion for achieving high scores in arcade games. Contests and live leaderboards at every gathering. Free fun games. Free gathering. Prizes, Drinks and Food.

Gayming at The Hugh

The time is at 12noon, but it's really 1pm. Bring your own games if you want, but we will bring games of every level -- party, casual, Euro, hardcore, hidden role/traitor, you name it. It's a good idea to bring your own food, since Sundays the restaurants are closed -- but the tables are open! I'm always there early. Please show up if you RSVP. Bring food to eat.

Lose in the final seconds

ONLINE Interactive BINGO(from your computer)

YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PRINT or DRAW A PHYSICAL BINGO CARD. We will email you with how to get it after registering. **Prepay required at : [https://www.socialevents123.com/event-](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13394)** **[details.aspx?id=13394](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13394)** Limited Number: Save $$ by using the discount code: VIRTUAL Do you Love to play BINGO! Here is your opportunity to have some fun playing our Live "Bingo" game. You will also get to socialize and make other friends from the Safety and Comfort of your home. Prize will be a Amazon Gift card, free future events and maybe some others. This event will be held in a Zoom Virtual Room which you would access through your computer and webcam, or via your Smart Phone/Tablet. Zoom is super easy to use. We may do a variety of games such as traditional bingo, four corners bingo and full card bingo. Rsvps on here are NOT reflective of actual attendance as this is a multi group event. **Prepay required at :** **[https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13394](https://www.socialevents123.com/event-details.aspx?id=13394)** Cost: $11.99- $20 depending on how early you register.